Post void dribbles

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Hey all,
Any tips on how to get rid of or manage the post pee dribbles? I’ve tried the “milking” technique (I think is what it’s called) and it helps some but I’m still experiencing light leaks 20 plus minutes later. I had been wearing boxers but urine would end up at my ankles somehow so I switched to boxer briefs but and they still end up damp feeling. Since switching wet spots have not shown up on my outer clothing but my underwear are damp. Ive also tried pads but they’re more uncomfortable than the damp underwear lol. Any other techniques or ideas? Thanks in advance!!
 
I asked and they told me. In 20 minutes, you have generated more urine than i realized. Also, they tested/can test for "retention" immediately after they have you pee. There is an amount left, and if it doesn't exceed whatever they set as the limit when i got tested, they just call it "normal" and dismiss the issue. Maybe make a deliberate effort to relax, after peeing but before leaving, then try again. That helped some of my support group, helped me some. Try to tighten those muscles for a bit longer. It IS annoying. It does take a bit to adapt to pads. At least 2 weeks, near as i can see. At least.
Look at it this way. If women can do use pads from puberty to menopause, (There isn't a lot of difference between a mensteral pad and an incontinence pad - for women, anyway, until you get up to the diaper stage. And that's with about 24-day breaks every month. So just give yourself a longer chance to get used to it. Different brands. Even try women's incontinence pads, the smallest/lightest ones.
As you read here, medical science, and even commerce, don't necessarily have answers. Which is half of why this forum exists, i suspect.
 
@Wellhello I had the same problems and now I ended up wearing a condom catheter with a leg bag to collect the dribbles. The night is okay, the problem when standing up urine flows out small quantity or dribbles and I can't stop the flow. The bag needs to be emptied almost twice before lunch and again two times before 6 pm.

Best Regards
TP
 
I have had this occur for quite some time. It is what promoted my first doctor visit. Urodynamic tests and retention tests were inconclusive at the time, although that was roughly 8 years ago.

I have not made the jump to pads. I either use toilet paper or 'deal' with it. I am thinking about switching to pads or a light pullup (I can't stand pads and the shifting, out of place feeling). I do try and stay longer at the toilet, and the milking, and will sometimes void a small amount afterwards. It does not normally help. I have not noticed it again after the first occurrence but I recently had a small spot make it on the outside of my pants (hence the possible switch to pullups).

@Boomersway those underwear look interesting. I may buy a pair. On a side note, I opted in for the youni testing that was posted here. I have not received a reply, but was looking forward to it.
 
@peterx3t wow that sounds high maintenance. I have had post output leakage too for a few years and it sucks but what can you do.
 
@HueyHuckabee Oh my, I was hoping that this will improve over 4 to 5 months' time. Tomorrow I will complete 3 months from the Green Light surgery. Saw improvementsat night but not during the day so far.

Best Regards
TP
 
Tena for men have different absorbancy levels and are quite comfortable in that cup position. Depends how much you are leaking for them to be really effective for you. Have you tried a condom catheter and bag? This is managing my problems.
 
I'd feel more comfortable if they could describe the mechanism that causes the link they think they see between diabetes and any type/form of incontinence. If they can't describe how the one causes the other, is it statistical - if you have more diabetics, you have more incontinence? If so, how did they control for other causes, if they did? Dang, there is some bad science and research out there. Or even no research or science. I haven't seen any studies definitively linking those issues - although there may be some. How do they then account for those with the issue that aren't diabetic? And visa versa? I (and you, probably) can't afford to pay to read the journal articles when they aren't free on PubMed. "Diabetes" is a broad enough category, that i think I've seen it used to blame a lot of things - sort of convenient. Excuse my skepticism, but I'd like to see the studies before i accept the "excuse". They don't like to say "I don't know", do they? Blaming the victim is an old trick. If your glucose readings are good for several months but the incontinence doesn't improve, what does that say? The Lord knows that diabetes is enriching certain companies and families.... Surely that doesn't account for our lack of medical progress. Surely.
Anecdotally, people on this site have linked sugar and needing to pee more often, correlating the intake of sugar (and caffiene) use with time of day, too. So there could be something to it. Or not.
If someone has a link to studies, I'd be grateful.
 
@AlasSouth The human body sure is odd. I was on a keto diet for about three months and did not notice any change in my output or frequency. I also gave up coffee for a few weeks on a separate occasion and did not notice a difference.
 
lorumipsum said:
@AlasSouth The human body sure is odd. I was on a keto diet for about three months and did not notice any change in my output or frequency. I also gave up coffee for a few weeks on a separate occasion and did not notice a difference.
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I went to my gp to ask whether the keytone diet was suitable for me and was advised it is not good for diabetics due to the extra protein it puts in the blood system.
 
I am on a medical monitored keto diet with the nutritionist RN at my doctors practice. So far I have lost about 22-25 lbs. my sugar levels are excellent now and almost able to stop insulin. About another 10 lbs I guess and my BMI will drop again. What a blessing.
Not for everyone and I modified my original plan so my honey and I can have food for dinner. She isn’t part of the diet thing I’m on. They monitor me weekly and I am learning more about nutrition so that’s good for sure.
 
Wow, well done you!

It amazes me how healthcare differs from Country to Country. I am pleased it has worked for you. People without medical conditions have said how good the diet is here.
 
@laalaauk Just wondering if surgery for incontinence is common in UK?

Here in Singapore if it's done in a private hospital you get better treatment. I can't say the same for the public hospital or government hospital due to a large number of patients in the queue. Mostly the waiting time could be 3 to 4 months.

Best Regards
TP
 
Hey TP,

The waiting time / list is the same here. I don't have any spare money so I have to wait in the queue. I think the prevalence of male incontinence is pretty similar what ever Country we live in to be honest. With male incontinence, in the UK it is still very taboo for men to talk about openly. It's only through social media and the internet, that some men feel able to hide behind a PC and openly pour their hearts out with their experiences. Sites like this are amazing for networking and sharing tips and experiences so we can all learn from each other. This is why I love the internet.
 
@laalaauk you are so right. I have found lots of help here. As you say, incontinence is a taboo subject and male incontinence even more so. To start with I thought I must be the only one. My GP pointed out that shops wouldn't sell tena for men if people didn't buy them. Then one of my neighbours who knew I had been in hospital asked if I was ok. I told him that I had been in for prostate surgery and he started crying. I found out that he had prostate cancer and was incontinent even since his surgery. We don't discuss it openly, but when we stop to chat, we both know that we are padded under our trousers and somehow there is a bond. Cheers Phil
 
physlink said:
@laalaauk you are so right. I have found lots of help here. As you say, incontinence is a taboo subject and male incontinence even more so. To start with I thought I must be the only one. My GP pointed out that shops wouldn't sell tena for men if people didn't buy them. Then one of my neighbours who knew I had been in hospital asked if I was ok. I told him that I had been in for prostate surgery and he started crying. I found out that he had prostate cancer and was incontinent even since his surgery. We don't discuss it openly, but when we stop to chat, we both know that we are padded under our trousers and somehow there is a bond. Cheers Phil
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I have been a carer and seen first hand, how client's wet the bed, wet their clothes whilst out, run out of places to dry sheets and clothes on a daily basis through ill fitting containment products. Incontinence is a humiliating condition and sadly a lot of medically trained staff do not understand how it feels to be wet or how to tackle the problem. I used Tena for men for years and sadly stained my chair I sat on at work and found it so embarrassing to hide. What works for one person can not be the same for others and medical staff need to treat patients individually and recognise that diversity matters.
 
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